Month: April 2017

The Kentucky Derby is less than four weeks away and if you’ve watched any of the prep races, it has been hard to figure out a clear cut favorite for the Derby, which is, without dispute, “The Greatest Day of the Sports Year.” When I watch the prep races, I look for certain things....

Gural wants tax break from New York State The squabbling continues and who knows if it will ever end. Vernon Downs, the venerable 7/8 mile track that is located near Utica was slated to open its 2017 season on Friday, April 21. But owner Jeffrey Gural, who also owns the Meadowlands and Tioga Downs...

The next two Saturdays will fill the field for the DerbyHappy April Fools Day. We are now entering the deep end of the pool when it comes to Kentucky Derby prep races. Today, the Florida Derby will be contested at...